cameo contrast: a measure of how frosty the devices are versus how deeply mirrored the fields are.
Capped Bust: a design type used on American coins from 1807-1839.
CAMEO CONTRAST
The frost or frosting is a matte type surface on the devices of a Cameo coin and can range in appearance from white to grey (less white) to silver (no white).
Fully prooflike with attractive cameo contrast. Light yellow gold displays a trace of green. The obverse is marred by a series of small scratches from the upper left field, across the hair curls below the coronet.
Semi-prooflike surfaces, excellent lustre. Often seen prooflike, but cameo contrast elusive.
1895 S -
Frosty surfaces, excellent lustre. True P-Ls elusive, though semi-P-Ls are around.
Exceptional eye appeal may include attributes such as vibrant, colorful toning; intense luster; or, in the case of Proof coins, especially strong cameo contrast.
Here is a very early die state and very deep-mirrored example. This is a very tough date to find in top condition. This coin has great cameo contrast and outstanding surfaces.
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1875 PR-64RB PCGS (PS) ...
One of the first coins struck from a pair of dies. Such coins are generally fully struck, with no die flaws, and they are usually Prooflike and/or exhibit cameo contrast.
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Short for environmental damage.
early strike
One of the first coins struck from a pair of dies. Such coins are generally fully struck, with no die flaws, and they are usually Prooflike and/or exhibit cameo contrast.
ED
Short for environmental damage.
Those with deeper pockets who love a challenge seek to assemble date-and-mint sets in MS-65 and above or collections of high-grade proof Franklins with deep cameo contrast.
Look for either prooflike or deep-mirror prooflike Morgan Silver Dollar pieces as well. The terms prooflike and deep-mirror prooflike describe the amount of reflectiveness and cameo contrast on a Morgan Silver Dollar.
the ANA, who led a group of impatient numismatists awaiting the new 1921 PEACE dollars. Although classified by most numismatists as PROOFS, the existing specimens (estimated less than 200 known) are usually of poor quality with little CAMEO contrast ...
 See also: Coin, Proof, Cameo, Struck, Reverse
  
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